WD History
The major purpose of this course is to examine major turning points in
the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the
present. The course begins with an introduction to current world issues
and then continues with a focus on the expansions on the West spurred
on by the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and colonization,
World War I, World War II, and nationalism among modern nation states.
The course examines the role of women and other diverse groups.